Obituaries today: Margaret Kehoe was known throughout Pioneer Valley as 'the Cake Lady'

Margaret E. (Shine) Kehoe, 93, of Springfield, died Friday. Born in Holyoke, she resided in the Springfield area her entire life. She was a graduate of Classical High School and Bay Path Institute. In mid-life, she developed her creative talents as both a cook and "sugar artist." She became renowned for her artistry in cake decoration and chocolate candy making. Known throughout the Pioneer Valley as "the Cake Lady," she was a charter member of the International Cake Exploration Societé and its Massachusetts Chapter. She authored a book of cake and chocolate candy recipes, and served as a judge at numerous cake shows.